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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Pair of Reflex "Petalo" Post-Modern Italian Office Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrifically funky two-tone office chairs designed by Tulczinsky for Italy's Relflex brand. With a unique asymmetrical cantilevered design, the popular "Petalo" chair provides both s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines. The barrel-form b...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian Black Lacquer Dining Room Conference Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set 6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian black lacquer dining conference chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip co...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper 'Executive 80' Office Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, 'Executive 80' desk chair, collection 'Comput' leather, chromed aluminum, Italy, 1979 This Executive 80 chair by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper dates...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Fine French 1940s Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - A fine French Art Deco mahogany arm chairs.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (Knoll) Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
Located in Round Top, TX
Iconic Series 7 swivel desk chair, designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, this example dates 2000. The chair is clear waxed bent plywood, on a bright chrome base, with b...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-centrury Chrome Tubular Chair Kovonax Z-303, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - made in Czechoslovakia 1970 - fabric suitable for exchange
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Desk Chair
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Desk Chair. Featuring a straight line design, walnut frame, wooden backrest with rosewood inlay, modern legs with stretche...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Italian Swivel Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Mim, 1960 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Husband-and-wife team Ico and Luisa Parisi designed together and alongside each other in their studio La Ruota in Como, Italy. With a look that epitomized the modern Italian ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The desk chair with carved diamond motif on crest and richly carved griffin wings above articulated paw feet with tan colored leather upholstery. Height: 30" Seat height: 17" Depth: ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s. OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fiberglass

Modell 6726 tulip chair by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm for Walter Knoll 1
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
model 6726 tulip chair by preben fabricius & jørgen kastholm for walter knoll, germany, 1960s Designed by danish duo preben fabricius and jørgen kastholm for german manufacturer wal...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Antique Victorian English Racing Green Leather & Oak Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fine Example Of An Antique Victorian English Racing Green Leather & Oak Revolving Height Adjustable Sprung Desk Chair Desk Chair 2025 31 GD Chair in the lowest position Height ...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Blue Lacquered Chiavari Side Chair with Peacock Feathers in Cut Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Grab it before it's gone! Sculptural, luxurious, joyous and chic, circa 1960. Our one-of-a-kind Chiavari chair was professionally lacquered in the most perfect hue of blue and its seat expertly reupholstered in a rich cut velvet fabric that features a peacock feather pattern of blue, green and gold. One of our favorite features of this show stopper chair is how the Chiavari curves and spindles are echoed in the shapes of the cut velvet peacock feathers, which have such a novel and inviting texture. If you were to move your hand across the top of the seat, it feels like embossed/raised velvet peacock feathers. Chiavari chairs are absolutely timeless. Yet the finishes on this particular chair add a modern and contemporary style (color and texture) that's fresh and current. A perfect desk chair, dressing room chair...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Lacquer, Velvet

Rare 1st Edition Naoto Fukasawa Office Desk Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Hard to find 1st edition office desk chair created by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. It’s called the Saiba Chair for Herman Miller and manufactured by Geiger International. Saiba ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J029 Turn of the century desk chair /office chairs in oak, having shaped top rail with tapering spindles below, generous closely studded leath...
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL CAPTAiNS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office cha...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Wool by Herman Miller, Set of 6
Located in Stamford, CT
The great portfolio of Charles & Ray Eames is widely celebrated and serves as a model of inspiration for designers to this day. One of their most recognizable designs is the Aluminum...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 8 Georgian Style Dining Chairs in Clarence House Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made set with corner-blocking, good weight and fine comfort. Including two arm and six side chairs. Georgian style with classic shaped crest rails and pierced back splats. Raised on front cabriole legs with carved scrolled knees and pad feet, and square splayed curved back legs. The seats upholstered in quality Clarence House fabric...
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20th Century Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Customizable ClassiCon Non Conformist Chair by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
It piques and provokes what one might expect of it, and yet it is inexplicably aesthetic and harmonious, a nonconformist on velvet paws. Eileen Gray commented quite pragmatically on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs by Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco upholstered walnut visitor / lounge armchairs by Leleu.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

The Last King's Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare and important carved mahogany Empire Period armchair attributed to Jacob Desmalter, France circa 1800, of neoclassical form inspired by the design of Percier et Fontaine, architects to the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, the armrests beautifully carved with leopards heads and torso, the front legs ending in carved paw feet. Attributed to Jacob Desmalter. France, circa 1800. Provenance: The front under railing stencilled “Raincy” period paper labels hand written: Mrs Duque Orlean, Grand Salon, Palais Royal. This chair was part of a large salon suite (this one is number belonging to King Louis Philippe - Duke of Orléans - the last king of France. An almost identical model was known to be part of the collection of Molly de Balkany who had an important collection of Empire furniture. Sister of Robert De Balkany...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Ebonized Mahogany Arm Chairs by Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco ebonized mahogany bridge armchairs by Maxime Old. Price includes refinishing In process (see pictures). Ref: "Maxime Old Architecte decorateur" by Yves...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair by Luckhardt Brothers, Chromed Metal, Stained Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus cantilever chair SS 33 designed by Hans Luckhardt. Chromium plated tubular steel and stained wood, c. 1930. This item is restored on request and available in different amoun...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Montgomery solid wood side chairs by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
This listing is for two Montgomery chairs by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped solid blackened oak frame / acrylic finish / handwoven sunflower leather seat and back / nylon glides 20″w...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Gianni Moscatelli Pair of Desk Chairs for Formanova, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Gianni Moscatelli desk chairs for Formanova, In Original Green fabric. The chair's fabric is aged and they need re-upholstery. 4 wheels for easy moving.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in 1981. This classic office chair feat...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

FK 6725 Fabricius and Kastholm Brown Leather High Back Bird Desk Chair, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Original mid century brown leather desk chair on a swivel base (seat height 18.8") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International in 1964 Beautiful swiveling ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Quality Leather and Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique quality leather and mahogany desk chairs having quality green leather backs and seats, mahogany and leather shaped open arms standing on square reeded legs to the fro...
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Other

Modern Dining Chair Hello in Grey - Blue Wool fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé

Desk Chairs from Centre Pompidou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two desk chairs, originally from Centre Pompidou and designed by Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent, embody the quintessence of French modernist design. Featuring sleek metal frames...
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1970s French Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates, circa 1960's. The chairs features supple leather seats, and backs , with a curvaceou...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s. Original brown leather. Good condition with small signs of usage and patina.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s. OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fiberglass

Papillonne Swivel Wheeled White Office Chair with Real Brown Leather Pillow
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. Wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Polished Leather Executive Button Back Chesterfield Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Polished Executive Burgundy Button Back Chesterfield Revolving Desk Chair Leather Upholstery With Tilt Action & Adjustable Seat Height Luxurious highly polished, extremely comfort...
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with walnut hardwood from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home, comfortable and focused on a novel or a grocery list. The writing desk offers a unique contemporary design for the home office or any room. Three open storage compartments and two self-closing drawers ensure longevity and functionality. Simple steel pulls have a black patina. The finished back allows the desk to be used in the middle of a room for 360 viewing. A place to work from home, comfortable and focused, on the great American novel or a grocery list. Urban hardwood...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Hardwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Glass, PVC

Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gran Confort Office Armchair in leather
Located in Desio, IT
This armchair has an unusual elliptic curved outline with slatted solid wood structure, the backrest frame is made of solid walnut, while the swivel base is fitted with a height and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

9 Fine French 1940s Oak Armchairs by Jacques Quinet (price is per chair)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet (1918 - 1992) - Nine fine French 1940s comfortable solid oak dining / desk arm chairs. Provenance: Reading room of the library of Rouen. Price is per chair
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1989....
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
Hans Wegner cow horn (Kohornstol) chairs model JH 505, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Teak and rosewood inlay, with cane seat. Fast shipping worldwide...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak, Cane

Ico Parisi Terni swivel desk chair by MIM Roma - New Leather Upholstery
Located in Uccle, BE
Ico Parisi Terni swivel desk chair by MIM Roma, Italy 1960 - New Leather Upholstery
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

1990 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Pad Management Desk Chair in Hopsack Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1990. ...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Parchment DSS Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass parchment white shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fiberglass

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN President DESK CHAIR by RAPHAEL RAFFEL France 1960-1970
By Raphael Raffel, Apelbaum
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional "President" armchair, Free Form, Mid-Century-Modern, Sixties, impressive structure in matte patinated steel, generous and comfortable seat with high back and armrests ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Height Swivel Office Chair, Industrial Mechanisms
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with Industrial style mechanisms that allow one to adjust the height of the seat, ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900. This swivel chair is made of solid oak wood and has a beautiful patina. Height adjustable and with a tilt function (see...
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Kurt Ostervig teak dining chairs circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Set of five dining chairs by Kurt Ostervig (without a round table pictured) made in Denmark about 1960. Only 5 chairs (not 6 in the set).
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak

Pair of Tufted Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of leather armchairs with wooden legs and stretcher. Done in the Chesterfield style. Beautiful Burgandy Leather appears to be original and slightly worn. Nail head detailing alo...
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Mid-20th Century American George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding rare Albenga office chair by Gustavo Pulitzer
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing Pulitzer Albenga chair in a very uncommon and impossible to find - all original office version. It is high adjustable, tilts and swivels. using the same construction like old...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1850 / desk chair / wood and metal / English / antique An English wooden swivel and rocking captains desk chair, made around 1850. Fabulous form with finely turned spindle back, shaped arm supports and decorative seat panel. The chair swivels at a consistent height but it features a mechanism that allows the height of the chair to be adjusted. The ergonomic design of the chair ensures maximum comfort and support, allowing you to work or relax for extended periods without any discomfort. The wooden back and arms are expertly carved and polished to perfection. Elevate your workspace with this wooden office chair...
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1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General Fireproofing. This example has a four leg aluminum base, with vinyl upholstered seat an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs designed in the 1950s. These chairs have a floating back and V-leg frame. Pictur...
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1950s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Antique and Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.

Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.

Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.

Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?

As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.

If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.

An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.

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